ingredient spotlight...carrots

We have spiced carrot cake cupcakes on the menu this week...

and before you start to feeling guilty about coming in for a carrot cupcake, I'll try to help convince you that it will be good for you :)

Carrots are very high in fiber and improve stomach and gastrointestinal health.  Consistent consumption of carrots prevents the formation of gastric ulcer and other digestive disorders.

The body better absorbs the nutrients when the carrots are slightly cooked, rather than eaten raw (perfect since they are baked into the cupcakes!).

½ cup cooked carrots = over 4x amount of RDA of Vitamin A, which is important for eye health.  While they make won’t your vision better, they will help prevent cataracts.